Norway, Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Saint Olaf, Grand Cross, By J. Tostrup, Oslo, C.1850 Auction Archive passing his Abitur exams in

passing his Abitur exams in 1896

Fine quality manufacture

it is nicely detailed

Original ribbon

BAQUNE 1970" (with the "N" stamped over an "E")

Norway, Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Saint Olaf, Grand Cross, By J. Tostrup, Oslo, C.1850 Auction Archive passing his Abitur exams in(Den Kongelige Norske Sankt Olavs Orden). Instituted in 1847. Type I. Sash Badge: in 18K Gold with red, white and blue enamels, maker marked "J. T." (J. Tostrup, Oslo) and marked "750" (18K Gold) on the loop, measuring 59. 5 mm (w) x 82. 7 mm (h), crazing evident in the white enamels on the beads butting the voided areas at the base of the crown on the reverse, on its original full length sash incorporating a decorative moir pattern; and Breast Star: